Performance Solutions E-News
Spring 2003

HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS

Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and support.  National Nonwovens focuses this third edition of Performance Solutions E-News on our advanced materials for the Aerospace Industry.    We continue to develop high performance materials specifically for aircraft interiors and maintenance.   Applications for these exciting products extend into many progressive markets. 

Atvantage^®:   The Next Generation

Composite Insulating and Structural Cores

     We were challenged to create composite materials specifically for the Aerospace Industry that are progressive and innovative.  They must meet and surpass the intense demands of the market.  For you it is imperative that we excel on specific criteria that is unique and precise for your product requirements.  THE RESULT: The Next Generations of Atvantage^® Composite Insulating Cores (CIC) and Composite Structural Cores (CSC).  

Composite Insulating Core (CIC): New Product – CIC007
     CIC is a structured fiber array, utilizing advanced manufacturing and textile technology that produces moldable, needled, fiber-supported, nonwoven insulating cores. The superior design offers the edge where insulation and stability in high temperature environments are required.  It has excellent dimensional stability while resisting shedding or linting. CIC can be chemically enhanced but does not need woven fabric support. It can be used in many product designs, including those that must pass tough industry standards such as FAR 25.853, U.L 94 HB, and BAC-5564.

     New Product, CIC007 (see specifications), is the continuation of this superior product line specifically developed for the challenging aerospace environments where products need to withstand critical maintenance while upholding the highest quality standards. CIC007 has excellent Velcro® compatibility for easy structural attachment during repeated engagements of hook fasteners.  It is able to resist fiber release for optimum cleanliness.  CIC007 also has excellent repellency against oil and water.  This chemical engineering benefit of water and oil repellency can also be added to the other products in the CIC line.  These products include:

	CIC001 – lightweight, low density insulating batting.
	CIC002 & CIC006 – consistent Z-axis integrity provides uniform thickness and density.
	CIC003 – resilient with rapid compressive recovery ensuring surface uniformity.
	CIC004 – dense formidable construction yielding unique compressive strength.

Specifications

Composite Structural Core (CSC):   New Product - CSC005
      CSC005 meets the demanding aerospace challenge to be lighter and thinner.   It is designed for enhanced vibration and acoustical attenuation, and thermal insulation while providing structural properties.  It is manufacturing compatible with standard composite material processing methods and pre-preg systems.  We will work closely with you to provide CSC005 in mediums that fit your manufacturing processes.  It is available in a wet moldable state that is contained in an air tight environment without requiring refrigeration.  CSC has exceptional impact resistance and will provide excellent damage tolerance.

Specifications:

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Aircraft Interiors Conference and Exhibition 2003

National Nonwovens’ Aerospace Materials Offers Ample Applications

     Often, when professionals are becoming acquainted with National Nonwovens, they tend to focus their enthusiasm on one product for a specific application.   In actuality, we have a myriad of high performance materials that would benefit many of their product lines.  This is especially the case in the Aerospace Industry.   Some of the many applications include:

Polishing Pad Materials
 for demanding applications

          National Nonwovens provides innovative aerospace solutions with an extensive array of superior materials for polishing windscreens and transparencies, buffing composite and metal parts, and maintaining tools.   We continually develop innovative processing methods utilizing a variety of fibers and fiber combinations including rayon, polyester, acrylic, and wool.    Interlocked nonwoven construction will provide you with outstanding integrity and advanced uniformity for both disc and belt products, with the ability to accept any buffing compound.  Types of pads available include:

	PhoenixFelt®   wool pad materials
	Rayon, polyester, and acrylic pad materials

PhoenixFelt^® - wool pad materials

Our PhoenixFelt^® products played a key role in the development of national SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards for wool felt products used in the Automotive Industry, and are now being utilized for Aerospace polishing applications.  

• Engineered for superior uniformity
• Compatible with any buffing compound
• 100% virgin wool with no chemicals added
• Durable and resists tearing
• Pressure sensitive adhesive available

• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Customized to your requirements:
       • Available in roll goods
       • Applicable for disc and belt products
       • Can be die cut to your specifications

Rayon, polyester, and acrylic pad materials

Our rayon, polyester, and acrylic pad materials are engineered with specific performance enhancements depending on your requirements. 

IND003
Cost effective material for hand polishing acrylic windscreens and transparencies. This style has superior dimensional stability. 

WIP006
Reusable material is a superb polishing and wiping material and is very cost effective.   It has excellent absorbency and water retention with a no fade color. 

WIP007
A great choice for polishing and washing aircraft exteriors, furniture, and composite parts or tooling.  Design is ideal for pad buffers.

WIP009
The ultimate polishing and wiping cloth material!  Engineered for the most demanding jobs where durability is critical.  Perfect for tool and clear coat polishing.

• Engineered for superior uniformity
• Compatible with any buffing compound
• Extremely soft - will not scratch surfaces
• Durable and resists tearing
• Can be die cut to your specifications

• Customized to your requirements:
       • Available in roll goods
       • Applicable for disc and belt products
       • Can be die cut to your specifications
  
• Pressure sensitive adhesive available
  
• Velcro® compatible